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Question #: 52
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An organization discovered files with proprietary financial data have been deleted. The files have been recovered from backup, but every time the Chief Financial
Officer logs in to the file server, the same files are deleted again. No other users are experiencing this issue. Which of the following types of malware is MOST likely causing this behavior?

  • A. Logic bomb
  • B. Cryptomalware
  • C. Spyware
  • D. Remote access Trojan
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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cozzmo
Highly Voted 2 years, 10 months ago
Logic bomb: a set of instructions secretly incorporated into a program so that if a particular condition is satisfied they will be carried out, usually with harmful effects.
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varun0
2 years, 10 months ago
Agreed
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rodwave
Highly Voted 2 years, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Answer: Logic Bomb A logic bomb is inserted code that will intentionally set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met. In this question, the logic bomb could be related to when the CFO logs in as no other user is experiencing this issue. ================================== Helpful info: Cryptomalware - A type of ransomware that will encrypt user's files and demand a random Spyware - a form of malware that hides on your device, monitors activity and steals sensitive information. Remote Access Trojan (RAT) - malware an attacker uses to remotely control an infected computer
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walerash
1 year, 3 months ago
RAT definitely fits in as answer to the question
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Protract8593
Most Recent 1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: A
A logic bomb is a type of malicious code that is intentionally inserted into a system or software application with the purpose of executing a malicious action at a specific time or when certain conditions are met. In this scenario, the files with proprietary financial data are being deleted every time the Chief Financial Officer logs in to the file server, suggesting that the deletion is triggered by a specific action, which is characteristic of a logic bomb.
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Selected Answer: A
Based on the given scenario, the most likely type of malware causing this behavior is a logic bomb. A logic bomb is a type of malware that is programmed to execute a malicious action when specific conditions are met. In this case, the logic bomb is triggered when the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) logs into the file server, resulting in the deletion of the proprietary financial data.
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ronniehaang
2 years, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: A
A. Logic bomb is most likely causing this behavior. A logic bomb is a type of malware that triggers an action based on certain conditions. In this scenario, the files with proprietary financial data are being deleted every time the Chief Financial Officer logs in to the file server, which is a clear indication of a logic bomb in action. This type of malware is designed to cause harm to a target system and can have devastating effects, including data loss and system shutdown.
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DALLASCOWBOYS
2 years, 5 months ago
A. Logic bomb. Attack is triggered when certain conditions are met.
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xxxdolorxxx
2 years, 5 months ago
Selected Answer: A
I'm saying A. Circumstance happens when a specific set of sequences takes place. I.e. Logic Bomb. . B. Cryptomalware (No mention of crypto here) C. Spyware (No mention of spying or ads specific ads) D. Remote access Trojan (Not really applicable here)
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nobodyridesforfree
2 years, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Logic Bomb is correct as it requires a specific action to occur.
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alayeluwa
2 years, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Logic bomb If user-account = chief-financial-officer; Execute bla bla bla
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Fastytop
2 years, 8 months ago
Logic bomb not the types of malware!!!
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VendorPTS
2 years, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Logic bomb. Occurs upon meeting preset criteria (e.g. a particular user logging on).
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Gravoc
2 years, 9 months ago
Logic bomb. When set criteria's/conditions are met, something happens. The condition in this case is the files being accessed = erase.
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